The aim of the follow-up master's degree study programme FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY is to prepare experts at the evel of managers in the area of hygiene and technology of food of animal and plant origin, as well as in the area of food analysis, especially in terms of parameters demonstrating the level of health safety of food, and parameters demonstrating correct hygienic and production practice in food production and processing technology. Graduates are also prepared to work in the area of ecological aspects of production, distribution and sale of food and in the area of management, economics and production legislation.
Agricultural and food institutions
Surveillance of state authorities
State administration bodie (ministry, municipal authorities, police, ...)
State and private laboratories
Scientific research activities at universities
Students who have completed their bachelor's degree study programme FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY or a similar field apply to study in the follow-up master's degree study programme. The necessary competence for subsequent master's studies is demonstrated in particular by the results of studies in the bachelor's degree study programme and the results of the entrance exam. Applicants become students of the subsequent master's studies on the day of enrollment.
The follow-up master's degree study programme FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY is a two-year course. The study programme contains study subjects, some of which the student chooses from pairs of compulsory optional subjects according to his interest and focus. The basic forms of teaching are lectures, practical exercises, seminars, consultations, teaching in agricultural and food companies and institutions, individual internships and practice. Furthermore, independent professional work at the institutes and special-purpose facilities of the faculty and university, as well as independent study. Emphasis is placed on theoretical teaching leading to the support of students' creative abilities. Study success is checked continuously during the semester, at the end of the semester by credit and at the end of the study of the subject by an exam. The state final exam consists of five subjects and the defense of a diploma thesis.
According to the possibilities of the university, the students of the faculty are accommodated in university dormitories, where is all the equipments that the student needs. There is a Central Library on the university campus, where you can find a study room for students with the possibility of borrowing professional literature, gaining expertise from world databases in the field of veterinary medicine, food hygiene and technology or animal welfare in a computer room with Internet connection. Furthermore, students can use the private room for learning or relax zone. There is a big sport hall, where the students can play many sports from football to fitness.
Graduates of the follow-up master's degree study programme FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY become students after completing the final state examination, which includes the defense of a diploma thesis. These graduates are issued a diploma with a certificate of completion of the final state examination and are awarded the title of "Master of Science", abbreviated to "Mgr." before the name. The study is ceremoniously closed with a graduation.
